WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 (TNSres) -- Environmental Entrepreneurs issued the following news release on Nov. 26, 2024: * * * * New Mexico is tied for #3 nationally in clean energy jobs growth, #1 in in energy efficiency jobs * Clean energy added jobs 2.5X faster than rest of New Mexico economy * * * NEW MEXICO - Clean energy and clean vehicle companies added more than 770 jobs in New Mexico, bringing the total number of clean energy workers in the state to almost more than 13,000 according to the   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The National Association of Conservation Districts issued the following news release on Nov. 26, 2024: Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a series of investments to support community-operated irrigation systems, including the historical systems of the southwest known as acequias, to implement water conservation practices while continuing agricultural production as part of the Water-Savings Commodities Program. Through the Water-Saving Commodi  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Nov. 27 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: Forage growers in the Southwest face a number of challenges, including drought, pests and weeds, among other issues that threaten crops. The 2025 Southwest Hay and Forage Conference, hosted by New Mexico State University's College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences and the New Mexico Hay Association, will provide more information to address those challenges. The conference will t  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Nov. 27 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: The New Mexico State University Board of Regents will hold a regular meeting at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, in the Regents Room of the Educational Services Building on the Las Cruces campus, 1780 E. University Ave. The meeting will also be livestreamed for public viewing at https://regents.nmsu.edu/regent-meetings/. In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, copies of the agenda will be made availabl  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Nov. 27 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: A $2.5 million National Science Foundation award will fund New Mexico State University, MIT and Boston College researchers' efforts to produce AI education materials that are age and developmentally appropriate for students in K-12 schools. For the next three years, MIT, Boston College, NMSU's College of Arts and Sciences and NMSU's School of Teacher Preparation, Administration and Leadership will  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The Semiconductor Industry Association issued the following statement on Nov. 26, 2024: * * * The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from SIA President and CEO John Neuffer praising finalization of semiconductor manufacturing investments announced by the U.S. Department of Commerce and Intel Corporation. The incentives, which are part of the CHIPS and Science Act, will support Intel manufacturing projects in in Arizona, Ohio,   more